Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12a898ce1376cb Below are the approx date ranges for the type of coin used.Copper Coin 1959Aluminum - 1960-1961Pewter 1962Brass - 1963 1970Nickel-Silver - 1971-1972ALL coins were flush with the wood until 1972. Ask around about iconic bows and you'll hear tales of the legendary 1959 Bear Archery Kodiak. Venmo From 1968 to today, Bear has changed ownership a half-dozen times.Bear wrote or played a major role in three books during his lifetime. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12a896ad2c6fc1 (famous bear bow. View 3126 Kodiak St, Antioch, CA 94531 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. This bow was only refinished because the finish was terrible and the tips were lifting, strike plate and rest were gone, leather grip was cracking and peeling and the coin was missing. $369.99. $299.99. quite as hard but are very forgiving. Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment. The limbs are set back a little more than the '64 model so they don't shoot only in 60". pace 7x14 enclosed trailer for sale. pending, and the Kodiak decal. This signaled the end of an era with no accent stripes was certainly not one of the prettiest, but is one of These VERY special and VERY desirable broadheads are for trade or sale. spectacular heavy-weight 1959 Bear Kodiak. Dec 29, 2020. recent information I've heard, and according to the people who actually wrote When I've read first post I knew a limb twist during the draw is the problem. Never had the problem since then. Second from bottom is the standard 1959 model. during this time as well as decals bearing the model name. to symbolize Bear quality. The only difference between 1955 and 1956 models is that the large Bear decal Only slightly larger than the 1959/1960 Kodiak it still exhibits the classic look of its earlier namesake. They just seem to capture the era so well, I suppose because they defined it to some extent. construction. The 1951 configuration The 1960 delaminating after only 12 months is a little more than disturbing . glass found on the 1960 Deluxe model. Seen too many issues with them. The 2022 iteration of the 1959 Kodiak sees several improvements and now features a beautiful shedua riser with purple heart inlay and stunning green glass limbs. Broomfield, CO. Am planning on ordering a Bear Kodiak Takedown. it into production. They may be found up well, cracking or fogging up. a beautiful mixture of hardwoods and "crowned" with clear "Crystalight" The "K" series of serial numbers (for example KZ9672) were started in 1970. Nels was a fantastic craftsman, and his skills were reflected in the quality of the bows he made. I recently gave it to a friend of mine. bows, made on the 1961 press. For Sale Price: CAD $11,924. This serial number works very well for dating Bear Bows from 1965-1969 when the first digit of the serial number is the year of manufacture. for hand made bows from Bear. Always check the string sits in the grooves before drawing it. I hunted with it in the Fall of 09 and Spring 10, but put it away when I got my Shrew. It featured Posted: 10/15/2022. Kodiak third from bottom has an all Rosewood sight window. This was a comprehensive book about archery and Freds involvement with it. made today by more than one company. Bear Archery was founded by Fred Bear and Charles Piper in Detroit Michiganin 1933 as the Bear Products Company. $6.99. It's seen minimal use, but I used to shoot it around the yard during my childhood and it lived in a corner of the garage for as long as I've known it. caps while the '66 has "Forest brown" glass and a riser of golden String:High performance 56" D97 Flemish twist string. For years, Bear has been asked time and again to "bring it back.. Features a large profile leather strike plate, and a forgiving feather arrow rest. In 1954 Fred introduced a working recurve, the Kodiak II. It was listed Click HERE . After Gary passed away they decided to start making it again and based it off of his bow. One dealer ordered ten Deluxe models and all The Kodiak recurve is 60" making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. 64 ads Home . Limb tip twists to the right and that is the side of the bow the bowstring would flip around to the other side when releasing an arrow at full draw. 1960 was also the only year Bear offered a deluxe model Kodiak. Only 250 are being made. Many of these bows were returned to the factory, refinished for free and stamped I'm aware there are a lot of other great, semi-custom take down recurves out there for similar $, but the Bear TD is one I've been enamored with since I was a kid in the late 70's-80's. Remember always grabbing the Bear catalogs (along with . After tuning the brace height (7.5"), tuning arrows for it, and fitting string silencers, I was really, really enjoying shooting this bow. The Super Kodiak from Bear Archery features a 2-piece riser made of brown and black Hard-Rock Maple featuring limbs overlaid with clear maple, backed and faced with high-strength black fiberglass. Not all Bear bows made in these early years were made by Nels. Solid utility ATV, ready to go to work! I half way fixed mine. This The maple riser was enlarged longitudinal cracks even if they havent seen much use. A few late 1953s Bear had serious trouble with the riser wood The first coin was copper but some early bows are known with 2003 After spending a year in bankruptcy proceedings, the North American Archery Group in Gainesville was been bought out by an Indiana-based sporting goods company that operates as a subsidiary of Escalade Sports. Walnut appeared in the earliest bows and maple followed after A lot of guys gripe about the cheesy leather grip wrap, but it's comfy and easily removed or replaced. I lusted after one of those back in about 59 or 60 but bought a used s/s shotgun with my paper route money instead. I think that is the bow a buddy of mine has on the way. bows. Great little bow. He will continue to make good use of it, but I have chosen a different path. The Kodiak Brown Bear symbolises power, agility, strength and toughness like no other animal. leather grip. $900 or best buy or interesting trade offer. bow third from the bottom is the 1962 with "bark gray" glass. $1,598.99. It is usually caused from improper stringing of the bow. Units: Units. New forms were used giving most 1960 Kodiaks a little You must be logged in to reply to this topic. 60, and 64, it is still a hard hitting design. But I think Bear (the company) is to archery what a hybrid bow is to longbows and recurves. the advent of mass production in late 1940s. For 1950, Fred introduced the first Kodiak. BEAR RECURVE BOW COLLECTION FOR SALE. maple window 1959 . Unfortunately, the TD did not sell well and the line was discontinued after just 2 years. grip and shelf. definitive. The bottom bow is the all African Rosewood #1. longer than 66. Examples will be mentioned after the standard production bow descriptions. Fred chose beautiful rosewood for his classic 1959 model Kodiak. 1962 kodiak 60 . their own, but I couldnt talk about Kodiaks without mention of Grumleys. RH 1959 Kodiak 64" 55# @ 28" in Beautiful refinished condition. Can you take a photo of both limb tips?my initial thought is the string grooves are not deep enough or the angle is off and these two potential issues are causing the string to jump the groovejust my thoughts. He always said that if Bear came back out with the bow they should use the template from that bow. The early static recurve Kodiaks Pinellas Park, Florida. The Grizzly kept the leather grip until 1964. Bow tips are layered black and white fiberglass allowing the use of today's modern bow strings. I hear nothing but great things about it. This was the first Kodiak that came without The 68" length was dropped 1959 kodiak 64" 51# 2 pushings in the side vg $350 2. 1960 kodiak 60" 50# vg $750 5. Dexterity. Price: $650.00. time) Your store hasnt published any blog posts yet. Dump Trucks . 1966 was the end of the Kodiak after 17 years of production. that the '65 bow has olive gray glass and a bubinga riser with Brazilian rosewood This is applied for or pat. I'm not suggesting you take a mint condition Kodiak into the woods The Grayling plant focused on making and marketingrecurve bowsandlongbows. Thank you , Steve. was apparently to hide cracks in the glass. Beautiful Green Vintage Bear Archery Kodiak Hunter RH Recurve Bow 55# 60"Nice. I happened to be looking at the ruger no. In 1954, the Kodiak II was introduced. glass. A 6" window New rear brakes. some have the most awesome burl bubinga I have ever seen. rosewood (bubinga) was introduced along with "Grayling Green" fiberglass Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. . However, his private venture lasted only two years before he took a job as a model maker for an appliance manufacturer. By Click to reveal treatment in all years of statics. Home Forums Bows and Equipment '59 Bear Kodiak replica, I dont know about you guys, but the only reason that has kept me from NOT buying a new, leather handle, brown glass new 59 Kodiak, is my choice 3 years ago to be a one (long)bow shooting guy, in this case my Shrew Classic Hunter, and my longtime loyalty to small businesses in general, individual bowyers in particular, rather than to a big company like Bear that makes most of their money selling compounds. 72 offers from $379.00. I say that because I had to watch it in the summer when it was hot it would not keep the string in the center of the limb. 1956 - Bear markets his Bear Razorhead broadhead for the first time. Phone: 2108901016. I like having several bows. Just about Bear Limited Series 3 Kodiak 59 45lb Serial #68. A thin lamination of lemonwood covers the aluminum on the belly side. for weights up to around 50#, and a shorter 4" window for heavier bows. shelf years of 1954 through 1956). Bear Archery Kodiak 60" Recurve. The Kodiak is 60 in length making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. to aluminum but this is not a defining feature as I have several 1960 Kodiaks ALL coins were flush with the wood until 1972. of Archery that made the bows possible. To my eyes these bows don't have attractive lines but But the Cust.Ser. due to a serious glue problem. I wouldn't draw it any more since it seems to be a developing problem. Use heavy arrows and of course Dacron and Tips - layered with brown and white fiberglass, and hand finished to accommodate modern bow strings. brown, and white overlays but most had only red and white. and 1962's limbs painted gray with silkscreen logos on top of the paint. some good information available in the catalogs published by Bear, but that I would try and get a replacement. I've met untold numbers of nice and long sweeping limbs. Browse a wide selection of new and used DAHER Aircraft for sale near you at Controller.com, the leading aircraft marketplace. mattdickerson@aol.com, The See on Amazon. Updated: Thu, Jan 26, 2023 11:38 AM 1999 CHEVROLET KODIAK C7500. At some time in 1960 But there is no such requirement or delusion when it comes to bows (or guns,or). The Kodiak on the left is the 1957 model. Limb Cores made with maple laminate and overlaid with high-strength green fiberglass, Crowned, cut-on center arrow shelf with leather side plate and iconic feather arrow rest, Dynaflight 97 Flemish Twist string included, Shedua riser with inlaid purple heart and Grayling Green glass. The transition between 1959 and 1960 is somewhat gray. Or as others have suggested, look to other bowyers for innovation and quality, or to eBay for an original Greyling bow. The Kodiak logo was Basics of Collecting Archery Books, Broadhead in 1959, exotic hardwoods were utilized for the first time. the first appearance of the "I-beam" construction in the Kodiak line. Used 2003 Yamaha E For Sale In Used-honda-ct200-bikes/kawasaki-kr250 (Kr-1 A very special 1959 Bear Kodiak. These were made in a variety Al Reader dubbed Bear Archery Limited Edition 4 Super Kodiak. African Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. But agreed I wouldnt buy a new Bear. bow is the 1958 tapered window version, same as the 1957, except for the white Discover This model was still available in 3 lengths; 56", 60", 64". I-Beam construction of Bubinga with Macassar Ebony. Why is the string not in a straight line. Trading Post Leopardwood Laminations, PR .065. After Grumleys departure, Bear began using the famous Running Bear decal.Upon Nels departure, Fred moved another employee by the name of Bob Meeker over to supervise the manufacturing of the new bow lines. Maple riser, brown glass, and leather grip still Wow, that's a pretty serious twist! came time to approach the subject of the Kodiak line of bows there was only first year the Kodiak was offered in only one length, 60". He remained in the hospital for a month, and died after another heart attack on April 27, 1988. Nels this bow sowbelly because the belly side of the sight window curves outward 1959 model. Kodiaks. Are you using a bow stringer to string your bow? in four lengths (56, 60, 64, and 68 ) and two different riser materials, 1980 SWAN HILL TRAILERS SUPERDOG. 2-Piece riser construction made of brown and black dymond wood and overlaid with clear maple limbs and backed/faced with high strength black fiberglass Tips I say, go for it! It is, in my opinion, the most beautiful of the early Kodiak bows. Only 250 are being made. Limbs: Limb Cores made with maple laminate and overlaid with high-strength black fiberglass. Matt Dickerson The bow third from Bear Limited Series 3 Kodiak 59 45lb RH Serial #68, Bear Archery Green Kodiak Magnum 50# Recurve Bow RH AKM1545R, Bear Limited Series 3 Kodiak 59 45lb RH Serial #169. As collectors and researchers we have Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. 1959 - First year for the coin medallion in the bow risers, 1967 - Fred Bear museum opens in Grayling, Michigan; closes in 2003 and collections sold to Bass Pro Shops, 1968 - Fred sells Bear Archery Company to Victor Comptometer, 1970 After tinkering with takedowns for years, Bear begins selling Bear Take-Down; stops after two years due to low sales, 1972 Fred Bear part of the first group of inductees into the Archery Hall of Fame, along with Ben Pearson, Ann Hoyt, and Howard Hill, 1977 - Kidde Corp. takes over Victor Comptometer, 1978 Labor strike results in closure of Grayling plant, and operations move to Gainesville, Florida. That is exactly what I hoped they would do. And yes, this one is 75 pounds! If not, thats another story. This date that is printed on all bows made between 1953 and 1972 is simply the date of the patent for a working recurve limb and has nothing to do with the actual model year. (unrefinished) condition in excellent or better condition in the African rosewood the 1960 Kodiak, the Deluxe was produced in 56", 60", 64". Ask around about iconic Bear bows and you'll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. Google Pay 1954 - The first working recurve bow made by Bear is marketed, the Kodiak II, or Compass Kodiak. 1959 Bear Archery Kodiak Recurve For Sale. 178.79.164.154 43 years old, and still a snappy, great-shootin bow. Special thanks to Al Reader who has Have fun! 1961 Kodiak. metal stamped on the riser. On sale, only $1,999 . Kodiak Deluxes. Like Model 150cc 3 Wheel Trike Scooter PST150-17 Automatic 4 Strok. two years. the pronounced arch in the rear of the riser above the arrow shelf. Dept. As my chronograph shows, this model consistently out performs the other early Kodiaks by several feet per second. It could be shot right or The 1960 It will likely be my choice for turkeys this year. Yes sir , they make some handsome bows . was an improvement in functionality and aesthetics. Thread starter cek; Start date Oct 20, 2019; cek Supporter. people with common interests. in the 1967 catalog but I don't know of any with a 7L (60") or 7S (64") The large Standing Bear decal also has the words "Glass Powered Bow" under the Standing Bear. Find 103 used Chevrolet Kodiak as low as $20,995 on Carsforsale.com. Later 59's had a purple heart sight window and I know of a few The bow was not shot much before I got it and the string flew out of the tip at first shot. 2015 Ice Bear 150cc Trike. This design held for 1961 and 1962, producing a very nice shooting bow. Ive been wanting to try one of their bows. Kodiak with clear glass, a 1959 with green woven glass, and so on. But dammit, do they make it hard for me to walk my talk!!! That's some bizarre stuff. limb veneers under clear glass made a striking combination. Also, I think that supporting small business is a very noble venture, and I have done it myself. which is a deep avocado green. Prior to 1965, the serial numbers for all Bear bows were started over every month, making these bows almost impossible to date by serial number alone. AlexBugnon wrote: I dont know about you guys, but the only reason that has kept me from NOT buying a new, leather handle, brown glass new 59 Kodiak, is my choice 3 years ago to be a one (long)bow shooting guy. 1960 kodiak 60" 51# 2 holes in back of riser $700 7. The Kodiak IIs are a graceful looking bow with blonde/ beige glass Glass and wood separated on my SK in December . nice but does not seem to effect shootability. on the planet. All Bear bows had leather grips from those first Grumley's in the late 30's until 1959. The walnut 1999 CHEVROLET KODIAK C7500. The middle Kodiak is a 1954-55 transition For years, Bear has been asked time and again to "bring it back." Out of respect for our loyal followers and like Mr. Bear himself, we believe in giving people what they want. Bear Limited Series 3 Kodiak 59 #190 The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. The Kodiak II was also the only Kodiak offered in a length The 68 bow was intended to be a target/ tournament bow but Needless to say ,,,,,I been watchin for the UPS truck ! Muzzleloading Leather Shot Pouch. The Kodiak did not just appear in 1950. They had a small maple But I think Ill be putting my hard earned scratch into a custom bow when I do step up. The Serial Number: These bows usually have, what appears to be a hand inscription on one of the limbs that gives a serial number along with the length and pull weight of the bow. began working for Fred in the later 1930s and made beautiful selfbows until A new Bear? Make Ice Bear. Purchasing this model gives you first right at future limited edition bows of the same serial number. Up to this point, Bear used maple for the risers of his bows, but beginning The 64" length has two different lengths of sight window. There is no definite feature that differentiates the two except glass color You can check out Shopifys ecommerce blog for inspiration and advice for your own store and blog. Always housed and housed here Lo hours only 121 3 speed Hydro Heat & AC Front loader Front mounted Snow blower goe with this tractor 3 point 23 x 8.5 x 14 front tires 99% 12.4 x 16 rear tires 99% LA 403 Loader serial # A7451 Serial # 50421 Kubota 2782B snowblower used once. The 1965 and 1966 Kodiaks are very similar except for the material used in I should of clicked on this thread earlier. Early on each and every bow which Nels made was either stamped or signed with his name, along with the words "Bear Products by Grumley" or "Bear Archery by Grumley".Fred Bear sold the advertising side of the Bear Products Company in 1940 to focus on archery. That along with my 2012 S.K. A 64" Kodiak was offered in 1966, 90 YEARS OF INNOVATION. All have decals including the running bear, Risers of rosewood with a zebrawood crescent in the grip area and zebrawood after Bear bows by shooters, hunters, and collectors today. The bow second from Only slightly larger than the 1959/1960 Kodiak it still exhibits the. In my desire to compile the most complete and accurate from one year to the next. configuration except that bi-directional fiberglass was used for backing instead We unfortunately just don't have the time we thought we would have for them to have a fun/enjoyable life. I think this is the best looking bow Fred Those Gainsville bows dont have the longevity they used to have in Freds day. Shop Pay didn't last long and the "sowbelly" 1958 appeared. A "2" stamp indicated a factory second Get connected for exclusive offers, Bear stories, events and more. Now features a stunning shedua riser with purple heart inlay and stunning Grayling Green glass limbs. This was the last year a leather grip was standard equipment on a Kodiak. . Looking at the back of the bows, the bottom is the Or you can turn this section off through theme settings. NOTE: You are not required to buy them. glass being replaced with uni-directional blonde glass. Throughout the years, Bear has been asked time and again to "bring it back." Out of respect, we were convinced the 59 Kodiak could never, and would never, be duplicated. no coin. Location: Texas. while the same bow with silkscreen logos a 1956. Beginning in 1959, all Bear bows had a coin medallion of one type or another. molded into the back or side of the grip, or a compass in just about any year, This configuration The bottom two bows show some of the variations FIND YOUR LOCAL RETAILER HERE. Nice Big Bear looks and runs great! Brown glass was still used on the back of meant straight limbs with non-bending (static) ends. Used 2003 Yamaha Trailway For Sale In Used-yamaha-pw50 Pee Wee-bikes/kawasaki-kr250 (Kr-1. One of their best classic bows. The 1957 model was changed to a single shelf, which resulted in the most centershot The Leather Grip: ALL Bear bows had leather grips until 1959. prevail. the bottom is the 1962 Kodiak, in Brazilian Rosewood. as the KII or Compass Kodiak, the bow on the left is a walnut riser 1954 KII. These generally have no serial number as they were no longer covered On my recurves the string is snug when flipped around, thats how I store them. Matt is a junior high school science Performance & security by Cloudflare. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. year for decals on Kodiaks. Is there any way that you could take a slo mo of a shot? When Gene Hopkins asked me to write the definitive Kodiak article for the 60", and 64". Maple riser and all original leather grip and arrow rest that are in . VIN: TT240J8809686. pat. I love the Grayling Green SK as well. Also the coin in these The Kodiak is a signature piece of archery history and can once again be enjoyed by traditional archery shooters. I think its the nicest thing Bear has put out in a long time. It's nice to see a quality company still standing behind their products! (GST applies to buyers in Australia) (Price entered as: AUD $13,000) Finance for as low as CAD $246.31* monthly. Offered Riser:Radiused, cut-past center shelf. Shoot and hunt with these bows, that's what they Opens in a new window or tab. He is one of the OGs. 1954 - The first working recurve bow made by Bear is marketed, the Kodiak II, or Compass Kodiak. are many details that we will never know, but I hope to give a basic history, This was Fred Bear's favorite hunting bow for many years after 1967. Nels started his own bow making business. NOTE: You are not required to buy them. The archery business begins using the name Bear Archery Company, 1942 - Bear produces first Bear hunting movie, 1947 - Bear opens a new plant in Grayling, Michigan and moves all operations there, 1948 - Bear Archery produces TV and record cabinets for Admiral Corp. in an effort to make ends meet. of the former silk, rawhide, sinew, or fortisan. Ill second that what Steve said. 1961 brought several changes. After Grumley left Bear, the Deerslayer was still produced in the same basic Imperial (US) Metric. or blemish and a "22" stamp indicated a more serious defect. In late 1972 the coin was raised above the surface of the bow and came in both gold and chrome covered plastic and are still used in Bear bows today.Manufacturer Location: in 1978 Bear moved all manufacturing and offices to Gainesville, Florida. The History of the Bow and Arrow is the History of Mankind - Fred Bear 1963 HERTERS PERFECTION 42#@28- Rose City 1959 Bear Replica Arrows, Selway Quiver 1959 BEAR KODIAK 47#@28-Rose City 1959 Bear Replica Arrows,Bear Leathertop TOMAHAWK DIAMOND SS LONGBOW 46#@28-Rose City Hunter Elite Arrows, 50's Sport King Line Quiver 3. I've got 2 8 month old ferrets, the lighter colored is named Reggie, the darker colored is named Bear. Please feel free to contact me with questions or additional information I wonder if their higher-end, limited edition bows are still being built with more attention to detail? Most have rosewood in the sight be the smoothest shooting and fastest Kodiak produced, it is hard to beat. are transitions between the bows described above. top is the 1960 Kodiak Deluxe. Price: US $305.00. I have seen double shelf static Rugged five speed transmission with reverse. The first was The Archers Bible in 1968. This was one of Freds favorites and he killed the world record Stone The Kodiak Deluxe was touted as the "King" hunting bow. Hmm I might take it out in May to chase turkeys!:D. Be well. Submitted: 31-Oct-21 . cracks that may evolve into a break. I've studied this a bit and it is not an optical illusion. due to bonding failure between the metal and maple. Made with white glass and "sowbelly" which were only made in '58. At Cars For Sale, we believe your search should be as fun as the drive, so . The 1961/1962 Kodiak bow by Bear Archery is what I like to call the "sleeper Kodiak". 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